It was a summer season in April. The time was just right.
Since the Wan clan collapsed, plenty of officers were dismissed from the feudal dynasty one after another.
Influenced by Wan Li’s extravagant Nanyuan mansion, some main officials led by Leng Qingtang united to submit memorials to the emperor, suggesting that Emperor Jingxiao should abolish the original policies, weaken the privileges of nobilities and official contributors, and perform the Land Reform, the Army and Politics Reform and the Fedual Examination System Reform.
Having experienced the accident in Spring Banquet, Emperor Jingxiao became feebler and feebler. With Jindan Pills becoming his only interest, he spared no time for political affairs, so the right of which was completely handed over to the Eastern Depot.
By contrast, Gu Yunxi lived a leisure but enriched life. She went into the Imperial Palace several times to visit Gu Yunyao and the Seventh Prince. E
In Sixiang Hut, the air was full of warm mists while the gauze slightly swept the ground.In squint eyes, Emperor Jingxiao looked through those thickly dotted words of military reports up and down, tightly frowning.The smell of Tanmu and sweetgum mingled in the air, being apt to drug people a little drowsy.Eventually, he finished reading the two reports with patience, stuffing them to Leng Qingtang in front of the bed. Then he yawned indolently.It had been more than one hundred years since Guangxi that adjoined An Guo was merged into the domain of Da Yi. Bo Ku was located on the west of Dianyun. When Emperor Yuanlong, Emperor Jingxiao's grandfather, was on the throne, he employed force to merge large areas in the north of Bo Ku into the domain of Da Yi.Not long before, the old emperor of An Guo died so that his successor became on the throne. But when Da Yi was dealing with the war in Southern Jiang, the new
"Your Grace, I don't understand your words."Leng Qingtang stood there and suddenly raised his dark eyes, staring at Empress Qian directly and motionlessly. The man was so handsome with a slight smile in his mouth.Empress Qian suddenly held her breath. Tremble and fear flooded her back in waves. It seemed that a sense of gloom burst from the earth and spread to surround her instantly.She stared at the dark eyes of Leng Qingtang nervously. Reflected by his blinking eyes, she could see her scared expression clearly and deeply.Was this an illusion?Evidently, his smile was as warmly as the wind in March. However, why did she feel a sense of cold pressure from him?Could it be that, as people said, someone was able to kill people only by one look or imposing manner?She heard the rapidly thumping sounds, which were the upset beating of her own heart.With her mouth half-open
Immediately, Leng Qingtang came back from the Court of Patrol in North Town, he went straight to the Training Field of the Eastern Depot.He made a sudden diversion of 10,000 Imperial Guards and moved totally of 1,000 soldiers of the Fourth Squad and Seventh Squad in the Eastern Depot. According to his plan, they would set out to join the Dongqing Fleet in the Wei Sea by sea. Then they would take the same road to the south, aiming at the Qiong Ocean.The imperial court had announced decrees. Three different letters were sent by training gooses to Min Rui who was going to Guiping, and the people in Yanyi Fortress and Qinghu Fortress in middle parts, ordering to gather 200,000 soldiers in frontier defense and take no rest to go to Dianyun.It was at nightfall when Leng Qingtang finished official tasks and exhaustedly reached the Southern Residence in the Eastern Depot.Looking through the beaming window paper, he could see som
The weather was excellent on the day when the Eastern Depot set off. Leng Qingtang rode his horse under the tower. The team of Imperial Guards and guards behind him was neat and impressive.Emperor Jingxiao had wanted to hide in Elixir Chamber but was persuaded to go to the tower by Yu Xuanji. He saw off the guards of the Eastern Depot under the dazzling sunlight personally.With flying flags, the beatings of gongs and drums, as well as wild lion dance, the armies shouted heroically. Their voice was sonorous and forceful, imbued with a spirit that could conquer mountains and rivers.When the auspicious time arrived, ten thousand soldiers drank wine and smashed bowls together. Then the brigade went out of the Zhengyang Gate with great strength and vigor. Along the way, there were citizens who sent the army off.Leng Qingtang, as the supervisor of the army, removed a python robe and jade belt. He was wearing bright gold armor
After putting on his ink-colored brocade robe and boots, Leng Qingtang opened the hatch, walking out onto the deck.On the midsummer night, the sea air was still cold and wet. The darkness around him extended everywhere.With hands tied on his back, Min Rui stood at the bow of the ship. Behind him was a mast, on the top of which the hanging cowhide lanterns fluttered in the wind, stirring up the light and shadow.Leng Qingtang clasped his fist and stepped forward, saying:"It's late now. Why haven’t you get rested, Your Highness?"Min Rui's eyes were calm but a faint silence showed up on his face. He replied:"Our navy can arrive in Qiongyang before sunrise, which is very beneficial to our army. I think we can directly go to war with An Guo Navy. What do you think, Master?"Leng Qingtang waived his hands and answered in a humble way:"Though I'm the supervisor of the army,
On June 20th, An Guo was finally overwhelmed by the navy of Dongqing, and once again was vanquished by Da Yi. Subsequently, the monarch withdrew the 50,000 soldiers stationed in Da Yi Guangxi.The Lang Army of Guangxi lost the support of An Guo. Except for the camp of Donglan, its military strength in Nadi, Guishun, Nandan, and Ensi had been brutally suppressed by the Southwest Army of Da Yi. Therefore, its force was greatly undermined.After several battles with the Lang Army of Donglan, seven troops of the Eastern Depot successfully blew up Lang Army’s arsenal.Min Rui carefully studied the topographic map of Donglan and asked the local people for inquiries. Finally, he adopted Leng Qingtang's suggestion and forced all the remaining 40,000 troops of Lang Army into the Tiandang Mountain in Donglan.Dongqing Fleet and the Imperial Guards of Leng Qingtang encamped at the foot of the mountain.The mountain was nam
Duke Min was shocked by the woman's words and abated his madness of anger.Seeing this, Lang Mucha took a step forward and looked respectful,"Your Highness, please allow me to untie you."While speaking, she walked behind the pillar and quickly untied the hemp rope on Min Rui's arms.Min Rui looked down and stopped speaking. He slowly twisted his two stiff arms and flushed.Ah, it was said that women's wit did not match their hair.The woman in front of him was only in her early thirties, but she was neither humble nor overbearing when leading the army. She was really admirable to have such courage.She showed respect, so he had to be judicious.Anyway, he was a man. If he still took off the gloves to a woman, wouldn't he be too stingy?In the eyes of others, he, as a Duke, would be really narrow-minded.Anyway, the imperial court wanted to recrui
Gu Yunxi closed her eyes tightly when the last layer of bandage was removed, and her heartbeat accelerated.However, she heard voices in surprise coming from her side, and then a soft hand dropped on her shoulder, shaking her body.Gu Yunyao's soft voice was slightly trembling and extremely excited."Yunxi, my dear sister, open your eyes and look at the bronze mirror!"Seeing the girl's timid expression, the medical sage shook his head with an unhappy face."Hey, it seems that you still can't believe me. That's fine. Don't come to me again when you are in trouble next time. Goodbye.""Hey, Master Tantai, please don't be angry!"This old man with a white beard and Jiang Huaian were really worthy of being the teacher and the apprentice. Both of them were talented and prideful, and the temperament of the teacher was a little bit weird.Gu Yunxi got up in a hurry, grabbed the o